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Technological Trends and Engineering Issues on Vertical Farms: A Review

open access: yesHorticulturae, 2023
Vertical farming has emerged as a promising solution to cope with increasing food demand, urbanization pressure, and limited resources and to ensure sustainable year-round urban agriculture.
Md Shaha Nur Kabir   +7 more
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On the Possible Use of Textile Fabrics for Vertical Farming [PDF]

open access: yesTekstilec, 2019
Vertical farming is one of several ideas that are being developed further by diverse research groups, companies and private citizens. Due to the growing problems of urbanisation and a growing population, vertical farming has presented itself as one ...
Andrea Ehrmann
doaj   +1 more source

Vertical Farming as a Sustainable Alternative for Agriculture: The Italian Consumer Point of View

open access: yesBiology and Life Sciences Forum, 2023
Despite innovative approaches to urban food production, skepticism towards vertical crops remains widespread, posing profitability risks for agricultural enterprises.
Alessandro Celestre   +4 more
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Consumer reaction to indoor farming using LED lighting technology and the effects of providing information thereon

open access: yesHeliyon, 2023
Indoor vertical farming using artificial light has gained popularity as one solution to food problems. However, prior studies have shown that some consumers have a negative impression that crops are grown in an artificial environment.
Yuki Yano   +3 more
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VERTICAL FARMS

open access: yesWorld Science, 2020
The urbanized population is increasing year by year, leaving fewer and fewer inhabitants in the province. This inevitably leads to increased energy and resource consumption, leading to environmental problems. All this, combined with climate change, calls for a more holistic approach to the provision of raw materials and resources in future cities, both
null Veselin Rangelov   +1 more
openaire   +2 more sources

Vertical Farming: An Assessment of Singapore City

open access: yeseTropic: electronic journal of studies in the tropics, 2020
Urban planners, government leaders, and the farming community have noted the important role cities play in producing their own food to manage higher levels of domestic demand, food insecurity, environmental concerns and affordability.
Jacob Wood, Caroline Wong, Swathi Paturi
doaj   +1 more source

Assessing the Feasibility of Vertical Farming as a Sustainable Solution to Food Production [PDF]

open access: yesSHS Web of Conferences
The current global food production system faces significant challenges, including limited land availability, fluctuating temperatures, and inefficient supply chains.
Al-Farouni Mohammed   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Design and Simulations of a Self-Assembling Autonomous Vertical Farm for Urban Farming

open access: yesAgriculture, 2022
Vertical farming has been proposed as a solution for diminishing arable land as it significantly reduces the footprint of farming. Most contemporary solutions use a low level of automation; however, automation of vertical farming is currently attracting ...
Bhanu Watawana, Mats Isaksson
doaj   +1 more source

Analysis of Farm Work in a Vertical Farm

open access: yesJournal of People, Plants, and Environment, 2023
Background and objective: Farm work involves a range of postures depending on the type of work, and repeated farm work performed in an uncomfortable posture can cause serious functional disorders affecting the lower back, shoulders, joints, and muscles.
Na-Yeon Yoo, Seon-Ok Kim, Sin-Ae Park
openaire   +1 more source

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